Motion Control

Canadian startup 4D1 says its T2 precise indoor positioning system provides AI-ready operational data for manufacturing automation.

At the end of 2024, Rethink Robotics relaunched with a portfolio of white-labeled cobots, AMRs, and MMRs from a German robotics startup.

A whole-body control foundation model could help launch humanoid robots toward general-purpose capability, says Agility Robotics.

A3 has updated industrial robot safety standards, which are now available to developers, suppliers, and integrators.

CoboMover solves work envelope challenges for collaborative robots and small tabletop robots while maintaining repeatability, said Güdel.

Universal Robots’ latest cobot, the UR8 Long, has the reach of the UR20 but with less mass and advanced motion control.

MicroDyno demonstrates the performance of ultra-high frequency GaN-based motor drives.

New drives operate from 9 to 90 Vdc input voltage and deliver up to 140 A of continuous current, providing exceptional power density and efficiency.

Waterloo researchers have developed a minimally invasive treatment to ease kidney stone pain with magnets and robots.

In the future, PrismaX said its teleoperation platform will enable access to a variety of humanoid robots.

Advanced motion components tailored for precision, control and reliability help humanoid robots excel at their work.

Skild AI reveals a single brain for diverse physical AI embodied robots, bridging AI with real-world action.

Unitree has launched the R1 humanoid, which is smaller than its predecessor. It is available in standard and educational versions.

Novanta discusses the development of the sensors, motors, and actuators necessary for the development of safe humanoids.

Cohesive Robotics says its latest workcell uses its Argus OS and 3D sensors to automate common welding tasks with minimal programming.

Augmentus is offering 3D scanning and AI-driven path planning, expanding its network across Asia-Pacific and North America.

PickNik is working with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on multi-limbed robots for the International Space Station.

California startup Dusty Robotics designed an AMR called the FieldPrinter 2 to map and mark 3D building designs onto 2D construction floors.

SEW-EURODRIVE is reducing lead times for its high-torque, compact P2.e drives for heavy industry customers in the U.S.

ABB said the new robots address a range of needs in high-growth sectors, including electronics, consumer industries, and general industries.

“From a robotics standpoint, [the performance on America’s Got Talent is] one of the best stress tests we can run,” said Merry Frayne, director of Spot product management.

Realtime Robotics will show new Resolver motion-planning integrations including one with Visual Components, at Automatica.